Matthew Eubank

Hi, my name is Matthew, and I’m a FOCUS missionary.

“The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” – Pope Benedict XVI

My Story

When I arrived at Iowa State, my faith, with sand for support, quickly crumbled. I then turned to what the world said would make me happy, including parties, academics, and fraternity activities. While trying to fit it, I lost who I was. Then, by the grace of God, I was invited to go to confession, and a FOCUS missionary invited me to a Bible study. I had no clue then that this was a complete redirection of my life. I soon became more and more involved with the community, but, even more importantly, I was starting to have a relationship with Jesus rooted in my identity as a beloved son of God.

In this time of learning how to pray, I found a peace and joy that would be beyond selfish not to share. I realized that I was not the only lost sheep, and that so many of my classmates and friends were in the same place I had been before I had a relationship with Christ. Over the past year, I was very involved in Greek outreach at Iowa State. Through prayer, I felt called to continue and expand this ministry of outreach with FOCUS, which, through God, did so much for my own life. Now I’m beyond excited for the chance to be a laborer in God’s abundant harvest.

Your Impact

“Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

When I joined FOCUS, I decided to rely on the financial and spiritual support of mission partners. I hope that you prayerfully consider joining the mission to change the lives of college students. Your support will have a direct impact on this mission. THANK YOU so much from the bottom of my heart.

If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to reach you, and I would love to schedule an appointment.

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24